Chwalinska's Remarkable French Open Run Continues as She Beats Kalinskaya to Reach Semifinals
The Polish qualifier reached her first Grand Slam semifinal after winning 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 and doubled her career prize money.
- On Wednesday, unseeded Maja Chwalinska defeated 22nd-seeded Anna Kalinskaya 7-6 , 6-3 to reach the French Open semifinals, becoming only the second Polish woman to achieve this feat at Roland Garros.
- After navigating three qualifying rounds, Chwalinska secured her Paris victory despite having won only two tour-level clay matches before this tournament.
- Blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier forced early service breaks before Chwalinska clinched the first set when Kalinskaya overcooked a loopy defensive backhand.
- Reaching the semifinals has doubled Chwalinska's career earnings, securing 750,000 euros and surpassing her prior total of $864,030.
- Chwalinska will face either world number one Aryna Sabalenka or 25th seed Diana Shnaider in Thursday's semifinal, joining four-time champion Iga Swiatek as the only Polish women to reach this stage.
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From qualifications, unknown to the general public a few weeks ago, the Polish woman climbed into the semifinals this Wednesday. A story that far exceeds the sport. ...
Maja Chwalinska has turned Paris into a major turning point in her career. Her semifinal appearance has changed how the tour views her and explains why her name is no longer just associated with the qualifying rounds. Read more
114th-ranked qualifier Maja Chwalinska makes it to French Open semifinal in historic stunner
History was made at the French Open on Wednesday. Maja Chwalinska, the 114th-ranked women's singles player, defeated No. 22 Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets to reach the French Open semifinal.
The surprising Maja Chwalinska qualified for the semifinals of Roland-Garros by beating Anna Kalinskaya. Of the same generation as Swiatek, she took time to break through because of a depression
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